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Milledgeville Garden Club members met at Lockerly Arboretum’s picnic area for their Picnic & Plant Swap. Members shared food, plants and gardening ideas. All members went home with a new plant exchange. Pictured are hostesses (l-r) Kathy Geist, Shirley O’Quinn, Sue Bennett, Cindy Ivey and Kelea Buchanan. Not pictured are Gail Pohl and Kathy Veal Smith. CONTRIBUTED

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News Staff

Thursday, November 7, 2024

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff

Thursday, October 31, 2024

BALDWINNOV. 610What: Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night When: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6-9; 2 p.m. Nov. 10 Where: Black Box Theatre, 137 W. Hancock St., Milledgeville More Info: Mistaken identities and a love triangle dominate this Shakespearean comedy.

There are upwards of 35,000 graves (marked and unmarked) on the Central State Hospital grounds. COURTESY OF JESSICA WHITEHEAD/SEEKING ASYLUM

Death at the Asylum honors lives and progression of mental health

Bailey McCully

Thursday, October 31, 2024

Seeking Asylum debuted a new mini exhibit Oct. 26 in its “Fast Fading, A History of Central State Hospital” (CSH) exhibit.

November First Friday: Touch-A-Truck & Touch-A-Truck Xtreme

News Staff

Thursday, October 31, 2024

Milledgeville Main Street, in partnership with Georgia College & State University’s Wellness and Recreation Department, are hosting a First Friday Touch-ATruck & Touch-A-Truck Xtreme event Nov. 1st from 6-8 p.m on the 100 block of North Wilkinson Street.DJ Cut Master D.

Adeline Bramlett, owner of French Vill’Edge, shows what she expected to sell on the day of Deep Roots. LYDIA WILLIAMS/Staff

A glimpse at Deep Roots from a small business owner

Lydia Williams

Thursday, October 31, 2024

Forty-eight hours before the Deep Roots Festival, Adeline Bramlett, the owner of French Vill’Edge, helped two young girls put together an outfit to wear on the day of the festival.

Deep Roots double sales for Miles of Styles

Drew Hill

Monday, October 28, 2024

Milledgeville’s annual Deep Root’s Festival is more than just food and music, it is also an economic stimulus for businesses. “Deep Roots is our best day of the entire year, and it kicks off the holiday season,” said Carlee Shculte, event organizer.

Rusty Adams wins Best in Show at the annual Deep Roots Car Show. AMELIA SENGUPTA/Staff

Best in Show amazes competition at Deep Roots Car Show

AMELIA SENGUPTA

Friday, October 25, 2024

Milledgeville hosted its annual car show, sponsored by the old capital car club, Oct. 19 during the Deep Roots Festival. The show went from 9:00 AM to noon, with beautiful, classic cars lining Wayne and Greene Streets.

CALENDAR OF COMMUNITY EVENTS

News Staff

Thursday, October 24, 2024

BALDWINTHROUGH OCT. 30What: “En Plein Air” at Andalusia When: 1-4 p.m. Where: GCSU’s Underwood House Gallery (102 S. Columbia St.) More info: Artwork created “En Plein Air” at Andalusia recently by area art students, including some from Georgia College & State University’s Art Department.

Amber English (Left) shows Deep Roots merchandise to Amanda Webb. ANDREW BROWN/Staff

English devotes herself to Deep Roots Festival

Andrew Brown

Thursday, October 24, 2024

Amber English grew up with Deep Roots and has volunteered with the city’s premier music and arts festival for more than a decade.“To me, Deep Roots means the one day of the year that Milledgeville- Baldwin County can shine and show how much we love our city and our town,” English said.

BAR-B-CATS, representing Apalachee High School, attempts to win first place in their third annual Steak-Off at Deep Roots. HUDSON TAYLOR/Staff

Steak-Off sizzles during battle for grilling glory

Hudson Taylor

Thursday, October 24, 2024

On Saturday, Oct. 19, Milledgeville hosted its annual Deep Roots festival, which featured the third annual Steak-Off competition. Locals and out-of-towners gathered to cook for judges, aiming to take home a cash prize and bragging rights for the year.

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